What is the Thoracic Sling? Horses do not have a clavicle connecting the front limbs to the trunk like humans do. Instead, the horse requires the function of the strong muscles ( Serratus Ventralis and Pectoral group) to form a "sling" to support the chest between the horse's front legs. The Serratus Ventralis has 2 main parts. One (Serratus Ventralis Cervicis) extends the neck and moves the scapula forward. It can become weak and imbalanced with restrictions. The 2nd part (Serratus Ventralis Th
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What is the Thoracic Sling? Horses do not have a clavicle connecting the front limbs to the trunk like humans do. Instead, the horse requires the function of the strong muscles ( Serratus Ventralis and Pectoral group) to form a "sling" to support the chest between the horse's front legs. The Serratus Ventralis has 2 main parts. One (Serratus Ventralis Cervicis) extends the neck and moves the scapula forward. It can become weak and imbalanced with restrictions. The 2nd part (Serratus Ventralis Th
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Take your horse's performance to the next level with part 2 of our 3-part series on the thoracic sling! Learn effective stretches and techniques to support your horse's thoracic sling for enhanced mobility and comfort. | Burns Saddlery
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Take your horse's performance to the next level with part 2 of our 3-part series on the thoracic sling! Learn effective stretches and techniques to support your horse's thoracic sling for enhanced mobility and comfort. | Burns Saddlery
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✅The thoracic sling, scapula, and ribs in a horse work together to support the horse’s body, allowing for movement and balance. ✅Thoracic sling A group of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia that connect the horse’s forelimbs to its ribcage Suspends the ribcage between the forelimbs Absorbs shock during movement, especially when jumping or galloping Allows for flexibility in the shoulder and forelimbs Helps maintain balance and posture Important for a horse’s athletic performance 🎭 Scapula
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✅The thoracic sling, scapula, and ribs in a horse work together to support the horse’s body, allowing for movement and balance. ✅Thoracic sling A group of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia that connect the horse’s forelimbs to its ribcage Suspends the ribcage between the forelimbs Absorbs shock during movement, especially when jumping or galloping Allows for flexibility in the shoulder and forelimbs Helps maintain balance and posture Important for a horse’s athletic performance 🎭 Scapula
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Here is my next thoracic sling exercise. This is another really gentle one where you are using minimal contact then use even less. Usually you will feel the muscles moving under your hand and see a slight shift in the horses weight. It’s important to do from both sides and gauge your horses reaction. None of these exercises should cause your horse any discomfort or reaction so think minimal pressure as part of your daily routine. This another one from Horses Inside Out. | Moira Knowles Remedial
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Here is my next thoracic sling exercise. This is another really gentle one where you are using minimal contact then use even less. Usually you will feel the muscles moving under your hand and see a slight shift in the horses weight. It’s important to do from both sides and gauge your horses reaction. None of these exercises should cause your horse any discomfort or reaction so think minimal pressure as part of your daily routine. This another one from Horses Inside Out. | Moira Knowles Remedial
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If you have a horse that struggles to lift through their thoracic sling, try this one out 💪🏻 BF30 saves you 30% on the online classes through tomorrow! Comment “blackfriday” to get it sent to you. #equinekinesiologytaping #sozoequine #equinerehab #equinekinesiologytape #kinesiologytape #ktape #thoracicsling #horses | Sozo Equine, LLC
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If you have a horse that struggles to lift through their thoracic sling, try this one out 💪🏻 BF30 saves you 30% on the online classes through tomorrow! Comment “blackfriday” to get it sent to you. #equinekinesiologytaping #sozoequine #equinerehab #equinekinesiologytape #kinesiologytape #ktape #thoracicsling #horses | Sozo Equine, LLC
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